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Posted: 6/5/2015 12:31 PM
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http://www.rio.edu/news/Rio-legend-Bevo-Francis-passes.cf...

He was a legend and put up some huge numbers in the early 1950s. A fascinating story.
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Posted: 6/5/2015 12:39 PM
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Posted: 6/5/2015 4:10 PM
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saw that on a couple of sites. Lived a full life and accomplished a ton.
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Posted: 6/6/2015 11:37 AM
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He actually turned down a chance to play in the NBA because the industrial league paid more money. It shows you how far things have come. He averaged 48 points a game without the 3 point shot or shot clock.
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Posted: 6/8/2015 5:28 PM
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giacomo wrote:expand_more
He actually turned down a chance to play in the NBA because the industrial league paid more money. It shows you how far things have come. He averaged 48 points a game without the 3 point shot or shot clock.
Pretty sure the 3pt line would not have helped Bevo.
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Posted: 6/11/2015 5:19 PM
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Dale Bandy, who had seen Bevo play many times, told me his game was similar to Larry Bird.
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Posted: 6/12/2015 12:15 PM
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My dad used to tell me about Bevo Francis everytime we passed by Bob Evans' farm on US 35 on our way to W.Va. I really enjoyed the ESPN Sports Century story of his career. As you can see, just from the preview, that the 3 point line might have helped him even more. I just love his story. Enjoy!

2 minute preview:
https://youtu.be/SIfee_6y20E

Full Episode:
https://vimeo.com/74510110
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